## **ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1189513** Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **CONTENTS** |Page 3|Legal and Administrative Information| |---|---| |Pages 4 to 7|Trustees' Report| |Page 8|Statement of Financial Activities| |Page 9|Balance Sheet| |Pages 10 to 16|Notes to the Financial Statements| |Page 17|Independent Examiner's Report| 2 ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** **CHARITY NUMBER** 1189513 **DATE OF REGISTRATION** 15th May 2020 **START OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 1st April 2024 **END OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 31st March 2025 **TRUSTEES AT 31ST MARCH 2025** Jack Garriock Maria Robertson Sarah Olushonde (Appointed 5th July 2024) Susan Alison Golightly (Appointed 5th July 2024) Aleksandrs Lipskis (Resigned 15th April 2025) Emma Robertson (Resigned 29th October 2024) **LEGAL STATUS** Charitable Incorporated Organisation **GOVERNING INSTRUMENT** CIO - Foundation Registered 15th May 2020. ## **OBJECTS** **a)** To relieve poverty among the homeless and those at risk of homelessness by providing accommodation, grants and services including advocacy and advice. **b)** To work collaboratively with other agencies and organisations to assist the individuals supported by the Charity to live independently with the community. **c)** To advance the Christian Faith by providing group discussion, studies, lectures and outreach in the local community and through the projects of the organisation. **CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS** 42 - 44 Townsend Lane Anfield Liverpool L16 0BA **PRIMARY BANKERS** NatWest Bank Plc Old Swan 509 Prescot Road Liverpool L13 3BZ **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS** Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ 3 ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** The trustees present their report along with the consolidated financial statements of the charity and all of its projects for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared based on the accounting policies written in the charity By-laws and comply with the charity’s constitution. The Hope Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission under registration number: 1189513. ## **Mission Statement.** We seek to relieve poverty and provide support to anyone in need. Motivated and driven by faith, we aim to share the love and blessings of God with all people. ## **Public Benefit Statement** In planning and delivering our activities the trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, particularly the prevention and relief of poverty. Our services are open to people regardless of background, faith, or circumstance, and are delivered on the basis of need. ## **Objectives and Activities** The Hope Foundation exists to help anyone who finds themselves in need of support. Our main operational focus is to combat housing poverty by offering suitable accommodation with wraparound support, training, and education to enable people to sustain tenancies and move on to independent living. We deliver our charitable aims in two main ways: 1. **Direct delivery** of projects and activities (housing, advice, training, and support). 2. **Grant-making and provision of goods** , primarily through partnership with Acts 435 and via small trustee-approved community grants and in-kind goods (e.g., furniture, food parcels, care packs, clothing). We work collaboratively with landlords, agencies, local charities, and councils to avoid duplication, identify unmet need, and maximise impact. Our approach is holistic, meeting immediate needs while addressing underlying issues to help end cycles of poverty. ## **Our Projects in 2024–25: Activities, Achievements & Performance** ## **1) Hope Housing** · Provided supported accommodation and wraparound support to **15 individuals** at risk of or experiencing homelessness. · Our model prioritises **self-contained living** (single-person flats where possible) plus wrap-around support including weekly socials, recovery groups, mentoring, and life-skills sessions. · Outcomes included progression into **education, employment, and sustained tenancies** ; residents reported increased confidence, improved wellbeing, and reduced relapse risk. ## **2) Refugee Resettlement Project** · Housed **34 people** (families including children) in safe, long-term homes. · Delivered ESOL, befriending, and neighbourhood engagement. We proactively meet with neighbours prior to move-ins to foster welcome and address concerns. · Reduced reliance on temporary hotel accommodation by working with local landlords and the council to bring homes into use quickly and safely. 4 ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **3) Acts 435 Partnership (Crisis Grants)** · Distributed **£6,000+** in small, targeted grants to people in immediate hardship. · Typical grants covered **school uniforms, emergency food, essential furniture/white goods, travel to work or appointments,** and contributions toward debt solutions. ## **4) Community Hope Project** ## **1) Community Hope Project** · Our community hub provided **drop-in advice and support** , IT classes, parenting groups, cooking classes, socials, and signposting. · We supported **hundreds** of local residents this year; more than **70%** of cases were resolved within **three months** . ## **5) Christmas Meal Project** · Welcomed **150+** guests on Christmas Day, referred by schools, NHS services, and local hostels. · Each guest received a **three-course meal, gifts, entertainment, transport,** and access to ongoing support and signposting. · Provided 40 Christmas hampers to enable over 150 people to have Christmas at home. · For many, the support provided dignity, connection, and a pathway into year-round help. ## **Volunteering, Gifts-in-Kind and Partnerships** · We are grateful for the dedication of **45+ volunteers** across our projects, from cooks and drivers to befrienders and sessional support. · In-kind donations (food, furniture, household goods, clothing) continued to play a vital role in helping families settle and residents sustain tenancies. · We have strengthened partnerships with **local councils, landlords, community organisations, schools, and health services** , enabling us to intervene earlier and support people more effectively. ## **External Factors Affecting Delivery** · **Cost-of-living pressures** increased demand for housing and advice, as well as operational costs for accommodation and community services. · **Housing supply constraints** required sustained landlord engagement and creative sourcing to secure suitable homes. · **Regulatory and safeguarding expectations** continue to rise; we invest in policy reviews, training, and quality assurance to remain compliant and safe. 5 ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **Structure, Governance and Management** · The charity is a **CIO** governed by its Constitution. The trustees are responsible in law for the running of The Hope Foundation and for setting strategy. · The trustees delegate day-to-day management to the CEO in line with a Scheme of Delegation. · The trustees keep the size and composition of the board under review to ensure an appropriate mix of skills and lived experience. - Trustees are unpaid and **did not claim expenses** in the year. ## **Charitable Objects (per the Constitution)** 1. To relieve poverty among the homeless and those at risk of homelessness by providing accommodation, grants, and services including advocacy and advice. 2. To work collaboratively with other agencies and organisations to assist the individuals supported by the charity to live independently within the community. 3. To advance the Christian faith by providing group discussion, studies, lectures, and outreach in the local community and through the projects of the organisation. ## **Risk Management** Significant activities are subject to risk assessment. Major risks are identified, scored for likelihood and impact, and monitored through mitigation plans. Key risk areas include: · **Safeguarding:** Robust policies, safer-recruitment, training, supervision, and incident reporting. · **Housing and property compliance:** Gas/electrical safety, fire risk assessments, and landlord standards monitored and documented. · **Financial resilience:** Cashflow forecasting, reserves policy, diversified income, and cost controls. - **Data protection:** UK GDPR compliance, secure systems, role-based access, and staff/volunteer training. - **Health & Safety:** Site risk assessments, lone-working protocols, and incident reviews. - **Regulatory compliance:** Adherence to charity law, housing standards, and (as developed) immigration advice regulation. ## **Fundraising Statement** The charity does not employ professional fundraisers. All fundraising is carried out by staff and volunteers in line with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice and the Charity’s ethical fundraising policy. No complaints were received during the year. We are committed to protecting supporters’ data and preferences. ## **Acknowledgements** We are deeply grateful to our volunteers, donors, partners, and funders. Your generosity of time, skill, and resources has enabled us to reach people facing homelessness, isolation, and crisis—and to accompany them on a path to hope and independence. 6 THE HOPE FOUNDATION {Cl*ritth hKuNraled OrgaTh6abDnl TRUSTEES. REPORT Icontlnu8d) FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 20215 Thè trustèO$ org for RoNyt cl the Trwt888 fv•nc*l •tat￿ner￿8 In *lth Th8 *pp1¢4blo to ChOrm￿ In Wa* tr*¢￿rI￿8• Act ￿11. Cl* Wxx181 snd proths of the (&J¥erAw DuGurn•t tho tr￿t689 to flrwry*l 8tst&men18 for 8ach flnanclBI year whlch glvo e And f4r th ol the sla16 cl affaks of thè w%1 of th8 ¥KI of rngyrc Incl￿$￿￿ fv ￿orn• aTrJ of ts ¢hty￿ fry Ihat pw6>Y. In Ilyxe fwThl 8tat*n8nt4 the trufjlog8 ero req￿r￿1 to.. Ob¥erygts molhcth In ChDrTty SORP. MakelvOJeffjeNS and esiimai# tr*t#ro and pnth¢ ill conlhue tOOF•f81•. flnancl•l [￿lI￿n of th• ehgrNy lo 1￿M lo er•Ae thèt th• ct¥npty thg Ch&rflJe• Act 2011, Its Chgty (A¢￿Unts aTrY Rep￿ts) Regul•ULrtg Ind th• ofth8 Gr*4émk)g tixirnrrt. ar• alw ￿p￿altsID fo- sqfe9uardlng the awls ol tr• rt•rty l•k*¥ d•t•¢tkn of fraud afvj c4h8r lrrngu￿r1t ShJn¢d ￿ thelr ￿h*r￿Tr￿t00.. prtnitya Nom hC¢ f]A£O*ocK ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** |**Notes**
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
**Incoming Resources from Generated Funds**
Donations, Grants & Legacies
**3a**
Charitable Activities
**3b**
Activities for Generating Funds
**3c**
Other Incoming Resources
**3d**
**TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES**
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**Costs of Generating Funds**
Cost of Charitable Activities
**4a**
Governance Costs
**4b**
**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES**
Funds Brought Forward
Transfer Between Funds
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|Unrestricted
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
**2024/25**
**2023/24**
£
£
£
£
136,589
8,600
145,189
49,093
-
4,605
4,605
7,245
55,868
-
55,868
61,201
1,498
-
1,498
3,946
**193,955**
**13,205**
**207,160**
**121,485**
167,761
14,104
181,865
118,762
3,240
-
3,240
1,150
**171,001**
**14,104**
**185,105**
**119,912**
**22,954**
**(899)**
**22,055**
**1,573**
3,309
756
4,065
2,492
(1,387)
1,387
-
-
**24,876**
**1,244**
**26,120**
**4,065**| |---|---| Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing. The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements. 8 THE HOPE FOUNDATION 11*0ritabl& kn>xw)ratefl (*gan&*tfcml BALANCE SHE ASAT31ST MARCH 2025 YOTAL 31-M#r45 TOTAL 31-MarQ4 FlxadAu•ts Tary1b￿ A38818 In¥wlrper Total FLM•d A•Mt* Jrv•ht￿ Dvbtor3 & PrBwYrr￿ts ol aThJ In HaThJ Total Curr•ntA4Mts 25,95 25.956 1.244 1,244 27,2C¢I 27,200 5,130 9,130 Cr•dltor& Ammts lan￿ or• NEf CURRENT AS8EV8 24￿78 26,120 4,085 TOTALA88eT8 kn8rMr•nt lat411 24871 26,120 4060 Cr•dFt•r¥.' Amryxts 18llw nwx• thwn 10 NET A88ET8 1244 28,120 4,060 Fund• olth• c￿rfty Genèr•1 knd• R•th¢ted F￿J* 24M70 24.876 124 Tot•1 Fund• 24876 1244 26,120 1S/1o/.L¢LS Apw0￿d byif•Trywlw6 On ....... ..... .... . SW an th* b•l¥ifty TnAtso............ Prfnled Nw*'. ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **Basis of Preparation & Assessment of Going Concern** ## **Basis of Preparation** The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2015) (Second Edition, effective 1st January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011. The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. ## **Assessment of Going Concern** Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. ## **Incoming Resources** ## _**Recognition of Incoming Resources**_ These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when: ▪ the charity becomes entitled to the resources; ▪ the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and ▪ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability ## _**Incoming Resources with Related Expenditure**_ Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resource and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA. ## _**Grants and Donations**_ Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources. ## _**Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts**_ Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate. ## _**Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants**_ This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services has been delivered. ## _**Gifts in Kind**_ Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable. ## _**Donated Services and Facilities**_ These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received. ## _**Volunteer Help**_ The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts. ## _**Investment Income**_ This is included in the accounts when receivable. ## _**Investment Gains and Losses**_ This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year. 10 ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)** ## **Expenditure and Liabilities** ## _**Liability Recognition**_ Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. ## _**Governance Costs**_ Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters. ## _**Grants with Performance Conditions**_ Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output. ## _**Grants Payable without Performance Conditions**_ These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the charity. ## _**Investments**_ Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at trustees' best estimate of market value. ## _**Unrestricted Funds**_ These funds can be used for the general objectives of the charity as set out in the trustees report. The movements of the unrestricted funds are given in the Statement of Financial Activities. ## _**Restricted Funds**_ These funds are where the donor has specified a purpose for the donation made. These restrictions often arise as a result of appeals for special offerings for specific purposes. ## _**Designated Funds**_ These funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for particular purposes or projects. ## _**Fixed Assets**_ Fixed Assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £1,500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt. ## _**Depreciation Expense**_ Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied are as follows: Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment 25% - Reducing Balance Basis ## **2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** The CIO held no fixed assets during this or the previous financial year. The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows: 31st March 2025 : None 31st March 2024 : None 11 ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **3. INCOMING RESOURCES** |**Note**
**a) Donations, Grants & Legacies**
Gift Aid Tax
Gifts & Donations
Grants Received
**5**
**b) Charitable Activities**
ACTS 435
**5**
**c) Activities for Generating Funds**
Rental Income
**d) Other Incoming Resources**
Management Fees
Refunds
Sundry Income|Unrestricted
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
**2024/25**
**2023/24**
£
£
£
£
1,355
-
1,355
-
10,466
-
10,466
6,722
124,768
8,600
133,368
42,371
**136,589**
**8,600**
**145,189**
**49,093**
-
4,605
4,605
7,245
**-**
**4,605**
**4,605**
**7,245**
55,868
-
55,868
61,201
**55,868**
**-**
**55,868**
**61,201**
800
-
800
-
-
-
-
3,411
698
-
698
535
**1,498**
**-**
**1,498**
**3,946**| |---|---| 12 ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **4. RESOURCES EXPENDED** |**a) Cost of Charitable Activities**
Activities & Projects
ACTS 435
**5**
Advertising & Publicity
Bank Charges
Cleaning Costs
Conference Costs
Equipment Costs
**5**
Gifts & Donations
Hospitality Costs
Insurance Costs
IT Costs
**5**
Licenses & Subscriptions
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Rent & Rates
Repairs & Maintenance
**5**
Staff Costs
**12**
Staff Expenses
Sundry Expenses
Telephone Costs
Travel & Subsistence
`
Utility Costs
Volunteers Expenses
`
**b) Governance Costs**
Independent Examiners Fees
**9**
Legal & Professional Fees|Unrestricted
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
**2024/25**
**2023/24**
£
£
£
£
12,985
1,095
14,081
8,887
-
6,136
6,136
7,101
206
91
297
225
66
-
66
-
-
-
-
383
2,207
-
2,207
-
13,609
2,493
16,102
7,928
5,134
-
5,134
1,255
4,701
388
5,089
2,355
1,539
-
1,539
1,025
564
-
564
5,965
1,373
-
1,373
1,006
290
-
290
675
47,684
1,900
49,584
50,315
21,307
-
21,307
11,499
40,775
-
40,775
2,096
219
-
219
202
478
-
478
5,469
886
-
886
433
5,346
2,002
7,348
6,154
8,375
-
8,375
4,864
15
-
15
925
**167,761**
**14,104**
**181,865**
**118,762**
1,080
-
1,080
900
2,160
-
2,160
250
**3,240**
**-**
**3,240**
**1,150**| |---|---| 13 ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **5. RESTRICTED FUNDS** ## **CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR** |ACTS 435
Sports England - Movement Fund
UKSPF Fund|**Balance**
**Balance**
**01-Apr-24**
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
**31-Mar-25**
£
£
£
£
£
144
4,605
6,136
1,387
-
-
8,600
7,550
-
1,050
612
-
418
-
194
**756**
**13,205**
**14,104**
**1,387**
**1,244**| |---|---| ## **PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR** |ACTS 435
UKSPF Fund|**Balance**
**Balance**
**01-Apr-23**
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
**31-Mar-24**
£
£
£
£
£
-
7,245
7,101
-
144
-
9,984
9,372
-
612
**-**
**17,229**
**16,473**
**-**
**756**| |---|---| Restricted funds are wholly represented by the charity's cash reserves and are to be expended as specified above. 14 ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **6. INVESTMENTS** The CIO held no fixed assets investments during this or the previous financial year. ## **7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND** ||Unrestricted|Restricted|**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**| |---|---|---|---| ||Fund|Fund|**31-Mar-25**
**31-Mar-24**| ||£|£|**£**
**£**| |Cash at Bank & in Hand|25,956|1,244
27,200
5,130|| ||**25,956**|**1,244**
**27,200**
**5,130**|| |**8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS**
Sundry Debtors|Unrestricted
Fund
£
-|Restricted
Fund
£|**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
**31-Mar-25**
**31-Mar-24**
**£**
**£**
-
-
-| ||**-**||**-**
**-**
**-**| |**9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
Sundry Creditors
Independent Examiners Fees|Unrestricted
Fund
£
-
1,080|Restricted
Fund
£|**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
**31-Mar-25**
**31-Mar-24**
**£**
**£**
-
-
165
-
1,080
900| ||**1,080**||**-**
**1,080**
**1,065**| ## **10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR** The CIO held no long term liabilities during this or the previous financial year. **` `** ## **11. NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS** |Fixed Asset Investments
Net Current Assets
Long Term Liabilities|Unrestricted
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
**31-Mar-25**
**31-Mar-24**
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
24,876
1,244
26,120
4,065
-
-
-
-
**24,876**
**1,244**
**26,120**
**4,065**| |---|---| 15 ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **12. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS** |**TOTAL**
**2024/25**
£
Gross Wages, Salaries & Fees
40,478
Employer's National Insurance Costs
-
Pension Contributions
297
**40,775**
Employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:
**TOTAL**
**2024/25**
Charitable Activities
2|**TOTAL**
**2023/24**
£
2,096
-
-
**2,096**
**TOTAL**
**2023/24**
1| |---|---| The Charity operates a PAYE scheme to pay all employed members of staff and no employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2023/24:None). The Charity also employs member of staff on a Self-Employed Basis and is therefore not liable for their Tax and National Insurance costs. ## **13. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES** No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them. ## **14. RISK ASSESSMENT** The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks. ## **15. RESERVES POLICY** The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the CIO's needs. This is based on the CIO's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the CIO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily. ## **16. PUBLIC BENEFIT** The CIO acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the CIO has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the CIO should undertake. 16 ## **THE HOPE FOUNDATION** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS** Report to the trustees/ members of The Hope Foundation on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025 set out on pages 8 to 16. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, - follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and - state whether particular matters have come to my attention ## **Basis of independent examiner’s statement** My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. K. Collaku MAAT Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ Date: 27th October 2025 17